[mobglob-discuss] Fw: Job Posting - Local 23 Simon Fraser Student Society

[Paul Browning]

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From: "david fleming-saraceno" <dsaracen at sfu.ca>
To: <ero at sfss.ca>
Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:32 AM
Subject: Job Posting - Local 23 Simon Fraser Student Society


Hello All,

The Simon Fraser Student Society is currently searching for a new
Communications Coordinator.  
This is a phat job and the position is full time and permanent.  Please see
the job posting below or 
the attached file.  Please circulate this posting widely.

Thank-you,

david fleming-saraceno
external relations officer
simon fraser student society
ero at sfss.ca
604.268.6564

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Description: The Resource Coordinator-Communications is primarily
responsible for coordinating the communications work of the Society,
including materials design and
production, media liaison, public relations strategies, planning and
projects. Also, the Resource
Coordinator-Communications assists in the administration of the Society's
Resource office, its 
systems, records, and activities, and provides advice and support to the
elected officials of the 
Society. This is a permanent position scheduled at 35 hours per week,
included in the Canadian 
Union of Pubic Employees (CUPE) Local 2396 at a wage rate of $23.85 per
hour. The Simon Fraser 
Student Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Goal: To coordinate and deliver clear, coherent and comprehensive
communications work for the Society which complement its goals, activities,
and positions, which 
engages and informs the membership, the University, other groups and
individuals at large, and 
which includes work through news media outlets and organizations. 

Working Relationships / Role in Organizational Structure: The Resource
Coordinator-Communications works closely with the Resource
Coordinator-Research &
Policy, as well as the Student Union Organizer and Graduate Issues &
University Relations
Coordinator in the Society's Advocacy area. The Resource
Coordinator-Communications reports to 
the Executive Committee and to the Board of Directors.

The Resource Coordinator-Communications serves as a non-voting member of the

Executive Committee and Commercial Services Committee, and attends all
meetings of the
Board of Directors. The Resource Coordinator-Communications acts as a
primary advisor and
resource person to elected officials of the Society on the Executive
Committee and Board of 
Directors.

Duties and Responsibilities
Communications:
1. Assist, support, counsel and advise the Executive Officers, Board of
Directors and committees of the Society
2. Coordinate and undertake the production of all of the Society's
communications materials in a high quality and consistent manner, including
media releases, 
newsletters,posters, leaflets and brochures, print media advertisements,
promotional materials, 
business cards, letterhead and other materials as required
3. Directly assist elected officials with media liaison work and
communications strategies, including coordinating strategic communications
planning
4. Maintain extensive and up-to-date media contact and knowledge of media

and communications activities and trends
5. In conjunction with elected officials, Society committees and staff,
initiate, coordinate and execute communications and organizational support
for programs, services,
activities and special projects to promote the goals and interests of the
Society, and issues of
importance to the membership
6. Maintain and coordinate the Society's website, including producing,
revising, and organizing content and other on-line resources, in a timely
and well designed manner
7. Coordinate and oversee the timely, effective, and efficient production

and delivery of the Society's annual student handbook in a high quality
manner, including
supervising temporary staff with respect to the sale of advertising
8. Assist the Graduate Issues Officer and the Graduate Issues Committee
with the graphics design, layout and copy editing of the Graduate Bulletin

General:
1. Act as a primary resource person for Society committees, including
distributing agendas, materials, taking minutes, and producing reports
2. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the Society, its

structures, priorities, policies, agreements, contracts events and
activities
3. Work to ensure the Society's goals, interests, and direction are
maintained and advanced; and maintain the confidentiality of the Society's
records, 
activities and affairs
4. Assist in the research and policy work of the Society with the
Resource Coordinator-Research & Policy
5. Administer, with the Resource Coordinator-Research & Policy, the
Society's Resource Office, including maintaining records, Society email
lists, filing systems, resource
materials, and equipment
6. Prepare, with the Resource Coordinator-Research & Policy, the annual
budget submission for the Resource Office for consideration by the Finance
and Administrative 
Services committee
7. Provide input on the operations and activities of the Resource Office,

its functions and programs
8. Work with Executive Officers, members of the Board, staff and
volunteers to develop programs, activities, and events that address issues
of 
concern to the membership.

Required Skills and Experience
1. Excellent communications skills, including written, verbal, critical,
and strategic
2. Skills and experience with media communications, including media
strategies, media liaison, and communications messaging
3. Skills and experience in broad communications media, including visual,

electronic, graphic design and website 
4. Computing skills (including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator, Freehand, Quark Xpress, word processing, spreadsheet, and
database software)
5. Broad knowledge of and experience with the issues and regulatory
environment pertaining to post-secondary education
6. Knowledge of university policies, procedures and governing structures
7. Knowledge of post-secondary student organizations' structure and
mandate
8. Ability to take verbatim minutes, compile records, and produce meeting

reports and related documents
9. Ability to work in a demanding, self-supervisory, multi-task
environment, within clear timelines
10. Strong interpersonal skills
11. Some research and policy making skills and experience

Mail or fax a resume, cover letter and 2-3 samples of work pertinent to this

position (including a writing sample and a design sample) to: Resource
Coordinator -
Communications Hiring Committee, Simon Fraser Student Society - MBC 2250,
Simon Fraser 
University, Burnaby,BC, V5A 1S6, fax: 604-291-5843. 

Closing date is 12PM, Friday, July 30, 2004. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED. This position is simultaneously posted internally and externally.
We thank all
applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews
will be contacted. 
Interviews will be conducted August 5 & 6.
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